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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 480.36, 720.52 and 155.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 480.36, 720.52 and 155.72 is: 233.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    480.36 : 720.52 = 155.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    480.36/720.52 = 155.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    480.36x = 720.52 × 155.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    480.36x = 112,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,198.96/480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.57

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